Control lever assembly

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2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Johnson, Vicky A. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

Reexamination Certificate

active

10749100

ABSTRACT:
A control lever assembly suitable for use in connection with an offroad motorcycle. The lever assembly includes a control lever having a finger grip portion and a mount portion. A control lever support has a first flange and a second flange defining a space therebetween to receive the mounted portion of the control lever. The first flange defines a first surface and the second flange defines a second surface facing the first surface. The control lever support is configured to support the mount portion of the control lever between the first and second surfaces for rotation about a pivot axis. The control lever is supported for relative rotation by the control lever support at first and second points along the pivot axis, wherein a distance between the first and second points is greater than a distance between the first and second surfaces.

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Drawing and photographs of the “Hayes” bicycle lever assembly. Dated: Jul. 19, 2006.

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